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Melbourne, FL vs Stuart, FL

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Highlights
Are people in Stuart older or younger than people in Melbourne?
- The Median Age in Stuart is 9.0 years older than in Melbourne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Stuart or Melbourne?
- Stuart housing costs are 4.5% more expensive than Melbourne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Stuart or Melbourne?
- The average commute for residents of Stuart is 3.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Melbourne.

Things to do in Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

Things to do in Stuart?
Stuart is a small city located east from West Palm Beach famous for its waterfront setting full of outdoor activities such as fishing or kayaking in St. Lucie River Estuary Reserve allowing visitors to explore Florida's natural wonderland while discovering unique wildlife habitats and nearby islands offering glimpses into the region“s nautical traditions.

 Melbourne, FLStuart, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,269329,725,481
 Median Income$55,543  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock51.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.66  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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Reviews for Stuart    8 Reviews

After many years of globe trodding, I came upon Stuart out of sheer luck. I was offered a job at one of the local public schools, and I spent three wonderful years  More

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.... our horrendous experience owning a home in this area is not based on a "small" or "isolated" incident. Our family has been involved with SE Florida since the mid  More

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Think twice before you buy a vacation or winter home in this area of Florida, really, think twice. The realtors are astonishingly lawless, predatory, and truly  More

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